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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,160 and 569,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,160 and 569,106 is: 1,190,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160 : 569,106 = 569,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160/569,106 = 569,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160x = 569,106 × 569,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160x = 323,881,639,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,881,639,236/272,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,041.30

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